Add sentences a-d to the essay paragraphs below by writing a, b, c or d in the gaps, then number the paragraphs in order 1-4.
a. These are the main reasons why tourism can be just as negative as positive.
b. Firstly, when an area becomes a tourist destination, it can lose some of its traditional ways.
c. I believe tourism is just as negative as it is positive because tourism can damage local culture and be bad for the environment.
d. Tourism is also bad for the environment in general.
Tourism does as much damage to a place as good. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
A:
Busy tourist resorts can get a lot of litter, and a place that was once beautiful can become quite ugly because of this. On a larger scale, travelling long distances by air can be damaging for the planet because it creates a lot of pollution.
Model Answer
Tourism is also bad for the environment in
general. Busy tourist resorts can get a lot of
litter, and a place that was once beautiful can
become quite ugly because of this. On a larger
scale, travelling long distances by air can be
damaging for the planet because it creates a lot
of pollution.
B:
Tourism has increased dramatically over the last thirty years because of easier and cheaper air travel, meaning more and more people can get to other places quickly and easily. Many people see tourism as a good thing for countries, but tourism also has many negative aspects .
Model Answer
Tourism has increased dramatically over the last
thirty years because of easier and cheaper air
travel, meaning more and more people can get to
other places quickly and easily. Many people see
tourism as a good thing for countries, but tourism
also has many negative aspects. I believe
tourism is just as negative as it is positive
because tourism can damage local culture and
be bad for the environment.
C:
People need to think about the environment and local culture before they travel abroad on holiday. If these things aren't considered, some areas could be badly affected.
Model Answer
These are the main reasons why tourism can be
just as negative as positive. People need to think
about the environment and local culture before
they travel abroad on holiday. If these things
aren’t considered, some areas could be badly
affected.
D:
For example, tourists come and often signs are put up in foreign languages. In many tourist resorts there are bars, shops and staff that do not represent the local culture. Sometimes, a person can go on holiday and not hear the local language at all. It is important to preserve local languages and customs or they may be lost.
Model Answer
Firstly, when an area becomes a tourist
destination, it can lose some of its traditional
ways. For example, tourists come and often signs
are put up in foreign languages. In many tourist
resorts there are bars, shops and staff that do
not represent the local culture. Sometimes, a
person can go on holiday and not hear the local
language at all. It is important to preserve local
languages and customs or they may be lost.
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